micm

New is good, trials wise generally, but sometimes manufacturers make a bit of a cock up and there are issues like a new tuning or ignition set up which doesn't necessarily improve the bike. for most riders. Try before you buy. Otherwise the best time is when the pound is on the up!

There is a new law coming in for mainland UK (on Monday 10 April 2017) that will allow roads to be closed for all kinds of motorsport events. Perhaps not directly relevant but the article (below) noted 'an overwhelming public response' in favour of closures for motor sport. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39539368

This side of the pond we have thick brown grungy spread for toast and stuff called Marmite. It's very much a love or hate taste. Your beautifully built new bike is like that. At least half the trials riders I know would never ride one, but many of the others love them!

Just stalled that high compression 300? DNF over a big rock/fallen tree? Splat gone wonky? Here you go c/o Hebo. The elbow underarm pad is neat and the back protector can earn it's money too. Also you can get rubber knee pads that slot into the jeans.

"I might have liked to ride, as this USED to be a really great event...................BUTSER......who in their right mind likes riding at BUTSER !!!!............" We are fortunate to currently have use of this ground and it has been demonstrated several times recently that it is quite possible to set an event for traditional bikes here as well as the British Experts. What is more unless there is a deep frost it is ridable in all other conditions even when soaking wet. It is very difficult to find ground to use in the South of England and much of our local terrain is set on or near steep chalk downland. Nevertheless I have seen a local school boy/girl club put excellent and ridable events here including routes for the lesser lights. If you came I am sure I could show you some BSA friendly sections.

By the look of that bar chart it would appear that people actually only become fit enough to ride trials after they reach the age of 50or after 50 they have enough free time and money to do it. or after the age of 50 more people spend their time on forums. Or could be there are fewer younger followers of Trials Central or worse motor cycle trials riding is going out of style.

And perhaps a bike that they would consider uncompetitive would turn out to be the best for those of us with less exalted abilities. In other words, the Beta 200

Another hit from the European Court, not. The UK is leaving the EU, luckily. Other EU (remaining for now) members will do what they always do with legislation they don't agree with which is to ignore it. Fags and Spanish bars etc. Mind you the notion of Boris on a quad!

You could also consider insulation of the walls and ceiling if you have the room to fit it in. A room with well insulated walls will up the comfort level even with a minimal amount of heat. Also it will reduce condensation on metal as the space cools down as the cooling will be much slower and should retain some warmth for a considerable time, drafts permitting. You need to build a stud wall inside the outside wall and fill between the studs (2 x 2, 3 x 2 or even 4 x 2 inches) with good insulation. Here is Blighty we use 'Celotex' or 'Kingspan' it is easy to cut etc. It's made of this stuff... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyisocyanurate Then screw 1/2 or 3/4 ply to the studs (we use oriented strand board its cheaper but rougher, known here as OSB) and you will need far less heat. Make up something similar for the ceiling. Then you can move in! Ps If its a posh job you would include a vapour barrier under the ply. Cheers micm (Architect)

Bender logo! Like the Tee shirt and the hat ain't bad either. Good luck with the Club and my regards to Mickey and the Motorcars of Austen Tx, a great sound. Round here (old Hampshire) we think 30 miles is a long way to an event! 5 Routes? That's a lot of flags.

The Rise Advice Site in the link by Michael_t said... "Their first bikes to go into production are trials machines and feature some decent tech for the category, including the first electric starter on a trials bike."

British Trials Championship Vs Spanish Trials Championship Average annual temperature for Leeds UK 15°C or 59°F Average number of rainy days 14/month Average annual temperature Barcelona Spain 24°C or 74°F Average number of rainy days 5/month

I tested an Ice Hell 300 today Nov 26 (and a Camo 250) at the Hookwood Vertigo test. I am surprised that you are holding the throttle wide open is there a particular reason? Although fuel Injected, and thinking of my experiences with Montesa 4rts and modern Ossas I was told, by the company rep, a little throttle was in fact ok, but not wide open. Holding the throttle wide open was sometimes suggested on the FI Ossas to 'clear the pipes' if they had flooded. I should also add the 'Ice Hell' seems a beautifully built and detailed bike, looks stunning in the flesh and is a joy to ride.

£7500-8000?

One English rider, a friend with a good expert riding standard, in Japan last year for the World Round as a minder, was allowed to ride one of the 4T Yamahas (not KKs bike tho') and loved it! Said it was a great bike the best has has ever ridden. He also preferred it to the 4RT, 260s or 300s.

Starting, the worst thing about a very good bike. Ask some regular GG riders to show you 'the technique.' Replacing the chipped the starter cog (too much brute force) costs a fair bit.

I have the latest pair, the sizes of mine were out of whack. I ordered mine and in the dealers swapped them at once for a larger size which I have never needed for anything else. So with these I suggest 'Try before you buy.' I agree with comments that a diplomatic approach usually unlocks the doors quickest and easiest.

Perhaps they have decided ban all UK entrants in future because we have chosen to leave the EU.

Might be of interest to TC readers BBC 3 Programme http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p042yq74/britains-most-wanted-motorbike-gangs

Also a very good picture of the late Geoff Chandler, who was lost far too soon.

"My comment was based on brand new bikes not tampered with. It's possible those you rode had been adjusted to suit each owner?" Yes, possibly, but every time a ride a Repsol I think the suspension is fantastic and I have ridden several recent ones. You must try them yourself.

I disagree about the similarities, at least on my recent and#39;test' bikes. Riding both a newish 260 standard 4RT and a similar 260 Repsol yesterday, both 2016 models over the same ground, I could easily tell the difference even if didn't look down. The Showa suspension especially at the front end is a revelation, no wonder the Repsol model is more expensive. It made me think what actually is the technical difference between a Showa fork and say the Tech or similar? Can anyone enlighten me?

I disagree about the similarities, at least on my recent 'test' bikes. Riding both a newish 260 standard 4RT and a similar 260 Repsol yesterday, both 2016 models over the same ground, I could easily tell the difference even if didn't look down. The Showa suspension especially at the front end is a revelation, no wonder the Repsol model is more expensive. It made me think what actually is the technical difference between a Showa fork and say the Tech or similar? Can anyone enlighten me?

Is this OK? Torrot Bike Key.pdf

Look mate its bad enough being controlled by a strange, remote, unyielding organisation, with massive complex rule books and thousands of officials, also know as the ACU, without another one called EU! Enough U's I say. Alternatively Blighty might become like Cuba with their old Yank cars kept going for ever as we could be dragging all those air cooled monos out of the back of the shed. Or better still let's persuade Yamaha to sell those super light trick four strokes bikes to us instead. They're not in the EU are they?